Monthly Archive
Budget Stretching Advice for Organic Foods
By weight, a baby will eat more, drink more, and even breathe more air than an adult. This means what you feed your baby (or child) has a much greater impact than it would have on you. Most people would love to go "all organic" with their food choices. Who really...
Is 2010 Your Time to Begin Legacy-Level Living and Working?
"If only you could sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person." ~ Fred Rogers Fred McFeely Rogers...
It’s Time to Be Quiet
There is a feeling within many of us of being unfulfilled, incomplete, even lost. While we may have a sense of ourselves and sometimes even glimpse of our own power, at the same time we tend to have more questions than answers about who we are, why we're here and what...
Make the Move to Organic Foods
"Moderated amounts of crispy wafers when eaten will not be harmful but when all you eat day and night is nothing but wafers, you are sure to develop some kind of disease due to the lack of nutrients and 'life energy' otherwise derived from fresh fruits and vegetables....
Rules about Rules – Tips to Create Good Guidelines
Rules are a fact of life! They are one of the first things we learn as children. When you were little, your parents created rules to keep you safe. As you grew older, you learned to create rules of your own to bring order into your world. Everything has rules, at...
Moving Free® with Mirabai – Five Fitness Myths that Make People Fail
At this time of year when New Year Resolutions are fresh in our minds, I'd like to offer some suggestions on how to get into shape and stay there once and for all. Many of today's fitness programs are all about the quick sell and even quicker results. Many are based...
Business Networking Predictions for 2010
2009 is almost over (and many are glad about that!), and it's time to look ahead. I have before me my crystal ball. I am looking into the future, and this is what I see for 2010: First, the economy IS going to improve. OK, this isn't a networking issue, but it IS...
Build Self-Esteem: Your Key to Success
Fear, along with low self-esteem, eventually leads to self-sabotage. I know. For years I was the queen of self-sabotage. My self-image was not consistent with how the world saw me. I achieved a great deal of business success selling real estate when I was in my early...
Pitching or Connecting? 3 Tips for Remarkable Networking Results
Many years ago I ran a local networking organization in the Los Angeles area. After leaving behind my Corporate job, I craved being around people. I found myself getting involved in a lot of different associations, networking groups and charities all with the desire...
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Defining Success
These common mistakes may be the block that's been holding you back When it comes to defining 'success', there are three crucial mistakes you may be making, and it's keeping you from experiencing the abundant success you deserve. Mistake #1 - You're addicted to the...
Don’t Eat the Marshmallow
In the late 1960s, Stanford University conducted the renowned "marshmallow test" that tested delayed gratification in children (watch this video with Joachim de Posada on the study at http://www.ted.com/talks/joachim de posada says don't eat the marshmallow yet.html)....
Getting Ahead (and Out of Your Own Way)
Feel stuck? Overwhelmed? One of the most surprising things I've discovered as a coach is the power of doing LESS. A little goes a long way. Nothing will build your confidence and momentum like setting small, achievable goals that you will actually accomplish! Let the...
Releasing a Person – Recovering From a Break-Up or a Divorce
When Chris's girlfriend broke up with him, he couldn't seem to recover. He sent her flowers on the anniversary of their first date. He invented excuses to call her and took any warmth from her as a sign of hope for their future. His friends got sick of hearing about...
A Little Piece of Heaven in Ojai, California
I told my friend Sylva that I really needed a place to unwind and rejuvenate. I was craving green trees and soft mountain peaks, throw in a little winding roads and the smell of rain on grass, a few billowy clouds, some wonderful places to dine, and my inner vision of...
Laughter – The Best Business
While we think that productivity is about taking control of our time, it is every bit as much about relaxing our minds so that we can focus and be creative - key components of a successful business. Humor is another way to put you in that state of mind. Humor relaxes...
